Brett Patrontasch

Overview

Brett Patrontasch is the founder and CEO of Shyft, a Seattle-based company that provides a mobile platform for shift workers to communicate and swap shifts. The company aims to simplify the scheduling process for hourly workers by offering a user-friendly app that connects employees within the same organization, allowing them to post and cover shifts efficiently. Shyft has partnered with major retailers, including Gap Inc., to enhance workforce management and employee satisfaction. Prior to founding Shyft, Patrontasch was the Director of Business Development at OOHLALA Mobile Inc., where he was responsible for scaling the Oohlala Mobile campus platform. He also founded and served as CEO of Scholars At Your Service, a company that employed university students across Canada to operate residential painting franchises. Under his leadership, Scholars At Your Service painted $20 million in service contracts, donated $500,000 in volunteer services, and employed thousands of university students. Patrontasch holds a Bachelor of Commerce from McGill University, with a focus on Entrepreneurship and Biochemistry. His diverse background in business development, entrepreneurship, and workforce management has equipped him with a unique perspective on addressing the challenges faced by hourly workers in the modern economy.

Investment Focus

• Technology-focused startups
• Mobile application development
• Workforce management solutions
• Early-stage companies with scalable business models
• Innovative solutions in retail and service industries

Portfolio Companies